I have a pretty expensive wool coat that I've worn all winter, but now I'd like to put it away for the spring/summer. It's full of lint and cat hair. Usually I lint roll it which works ok, but is there a better way to clean it? I'd rather not take it to the dry cleaners.
2007-03-18 07:22:18 · 7 answers · asked by l.marie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If it's expensive, you should invest the money in dry cleaning it to keep it clean and well taken care of. It won't cost that much, in comparison to keeping your coat in good shape. They can also treat it with something to keep moths out of it.
As for cheaper at-home cleaning, I've used those Dryel home cleaning kits that you put in the dryer on my sweaters and it works really well. However, your coat may be too big for your dryer and you could end up ruining your coat AND the dryer.
2007-03-18 08:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try "green" dry cleaning services. They are supposed to use less or no chemicals and are, thus, environmentally-friendly.
The web is an easy way to search for one close to you, or even the telephone book. There are also a few mail-in services available.
You say that your wool coat was "pretty expensive". In that case, it's probably best to get your coat cleaned professionally, if you really want to get your money's worth.
Sending it to a "green" dry-cleaning service is a nice option to consider.
2007-03-18 15:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by so_says_sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its just hair and dry dirt. Lint roll it and Brush off any dirt. You can try one of the home kits to refresh the fabric. Or maybe try febreeze (check the label first). I would definitely do either this or dry clean before storing it for the summer though.
2007-03-18 15:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it clean the then take it to the cleaners. Why not the cleaners 5-10 bucks and your coat is clean. Unless you wanted to try one of those kits that you stick in your dryer.
2007-03-18 14:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by supafly1018 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a kit at your local supermarket or department store than you can use to dryclean your coat at home. I used one recently on a very nice coat of mine, with good results.
2007-03-18 15:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well since you do not want to take it to the dry cleaners a cheap way to do it is with duck tape that will remove the hair.
2007-03-18 15:43:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a sheep and let the sheep have the coat back, dah! the sheep will give you a new one next fall!
2007-03-18 14:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by chuck s 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋